Andrew Puzder

On Feb. 15, 2017 Andrew Puzder withdrew his name from consideration as Trump's nominee for Secretary of the Department of Labor.

Timeline

1975

Police are called to Andrew Puzder's home afters neighbors report hearing him breaking plates and furniture.riverfronttimes.com

1985

Andrew Puzder's ex-wife alleges he punched her after getting in an accident while driving home from a party, Puzder says in court he doesn't remember punching her but says he did have a minor accident due to him having drank before getting behind the wheel.riverfronttimes.com

Andrew Puzder's ex-wife files a restraining order against him.politico.com

1989.07.26

Andrew Puzde is asked while chair of an anti-abortion task force created by the Governor of Missouri if he will resign due to allegations of domestic abuse, he responds that the abuse allegations are being blown out of proportion since things like that, "normally happen."riverfronttimes.com

1990

Puzder's ex-wife says he threatened her and vowed revenge for going public with allegations of spousal abuse during 1990 episode of "The Oprah Winfrey Show."politico.com

Assessments

Patrick Caldwell – Mother Jones

"Mr. Puzder took a company that I loved and turned it into a business that makes money by stealing from its workers," Laura McDonald, a former 20-year employee at Carl's Jr., told the hearing. "I honestly can't think of anyone less qualified to enforce laws that are supposed to protect employees."